Stories from Australia

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson criticized Treasurer Jim Chalmers, alleging that government spending is driving inflation.

A key witness has changed their evidence in a high-profile double murder case in Sydney. A 63-year-old woman was arrested in Sydney's inner west this morning in connection with a high-profile double murder trial. New South Wales police stated she was refused bail.

Former ACCC boss Rod Sims welcomed proposed news reforms but expressed concern that they do not cover artificial intelligence summarizing news articles. Sims is urging the government to target AI summarization in future regulatory actions.

Human remains were exhibited at a museum in Hobart without proper consent.

NRL captain Jerome Luai will join the Chiefs for the 2028 season on a deal lasting up to three years. The 29-year-old player is contracted to the Chiefs for the 2028 and 2029 seasons with an option to remain in 2030. Luai, a four-time Premiership winner, will stay with the Tigers for the remainder of the current season and through 2027. The player will receive a tax-free deal according to the report. Chiefs CEO Lorna McPherson stated that Luai was selected to lead the club's entry into the competition. The signing is described as being about more than rugby league. West Tigers player Jerome Luai has signed a multi-year contract with the PNG NRL franchise, the Chiefs. Luai will reportedly earn at least $1 million more over the course of the contract compared to his West Tigers agreement due to tax-free status in Papua New Guinea. He is set to become the face of the new franchise.

The mother of Beau Lamar Condon is facing charges in connection with the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The suspect allegedly used a police-issue Glock pistol to kill the two men at a home in Paddington. Homicide Squad detectives charged Colleen Lamar with allegedly attempting to influence a key witness to change their evidence. The charge of perverting the course of justice follows the 2024 deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The case involves a former police officer's mother in the high-profile double homicide investigation. Her son, Beau Lamar Condon, is currently awaiting trial for an alleged double murder that occurred in February 2024. Lamar is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. The report was provided by Chantel Alcoury. Police arrested 63-year-old Colleen Lamar in Balmain, Sydney's inner west, this morning.

The political contest in Farah has become a four-way race according to local reporting. The seat was previously held by former Federal Opposition Leader Susan Lee for over two decades.

An investigation into a Qantas flight that experienced a failure during takeoff found the engine was days away from its scheduled retirement. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737. The report details the mechanical failure occurred during the takeoff phase of the flight.

Researchers at the University of Queensland are studying quail embryos to investigate how problematic cells cause neural tube deformities. Research lead Dr.

The Melbourne Football Club has announced Dan Taylor as its new signing. The announcement follows a shift within the MRRT society. The club noted that having squad depth allows players to regain match fitness through club rugby. The club cited a breakdown of relationships as the reason for the dismissal. The move comes amid questions regarding the financial impact of a payout to Guerra. The club's leadership said the need for a new leader with strong values. The dismissal followed a breakdown of relationships between Guera and the club board. Guerra was removed from the role after seven months due to a breakdown in relationships with the board. Club President Stephen Smith stated that ensuring strong leadership was the priority despite the financial impact of the payout. Taylor is also an Executive Director at Stan Australia.